Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
The End of Fireworks? Most Cities Replace Explosions with Silent Drones
TFPP Wire
·
July 1, 2025
Several U.S. cities are replacing traditional fireworks with high-tech drone shows this Independence Day, citing safety, pollution, and community concerns. Key Facts: Lincoln City (OR), Redwood City (CA), Waynesboro (VA), and Pasadena (CA) are...
Is the 'artist's life' worth it? An author tries to answer the question
NBC News
·
June 29, 2025
Is living an artist's life worth the sacrifice? “The writing life,” author Stephanie Elizondo Griest says, “is like the ultimate hazing experience, because it tests you at every level. You are continually confronted with rejection — plus how are...
In Major Feat for Continent, First Pan-African Card Scheme, PAPSSCARD Launched
This Day
·
July 1, 2025
•Afreximbank’s initiative to lower transaction fees across borders, boost intra-Africa trade, others James Emejo in Abuja The continent’s first Pan-African card scheme, PAPSSCARD was launched yesterday in Abuja, marking a significant step towards...
Global airline CEOs set to take stage at World Aviation Festival 2025
Breaking Travel News
·
July 1, 2025
World Aviation Festival (WAF), the world’s largest aviation tech event, has today unveiled its headline speaker line-up for 2025, featuring top executives from some of the world’s most influential airlines and airports. Taking place from 7-9...
Momentum for Gaza Ceasefire Builds
The Dispatch
·
July 2, 2025
On Tuesday, Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, one of Netanyahu’s top aides, visited the White House to meet with U.S. special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff. Dermer was reportedly presented with plans for a 60-day truce...
Drones can be key to safe transport of blood and its components: ICMR study
ETHealthworld.com
·
July 1, 2025
New Delhi: The integrity of blood components and parameters do not get compromised, and blood can be transported safely by drones, particularly in far-flung areas and difficult terrains, an ICMR study has found. The feasibility study to evaluate...
Migrant whose daughter, two, nearly drowned in aborted Channel crossing reveals he wants to get to UK to join rest of his family who are already here - and so his mother can help him look after his children
Daily Mail
·
July 2, 2025
A desperate father has revealed the reason he wants to get to the UK so badly after his two-year-old daughter almost drowned in an aborted Channel crossing. Labour's failure to stop the boats was laid bare yesterday as a record 20,000 arrived in...
Senate Committee Calls for Greater Inclusion of Island Communities in Country’s Dev’t Agenda
KT Press Rwanda
·
June 17, 2025
1 Minister of Environment, Dr. Uwamariya explains to the senate new measures guiding settlement. On June 16, 2025, Rwanda’s Senate Committee on Social Affairs and Human Rights called on the government to ensure that residents of the country’s...
Musician teams up with dancer to help children flee warzone
Rutland & Stamford Mercury
·
June 18, 2025
A classically-trained musician is hoping her compositions will go some way to helping children escape war. Eleanor Turner has spent much of her career travelling the world to perform to audiences as an internationally-acclaimed harpist. Now, as a...
Security Council Renews Democratic Republic of Congo Sanctions Regime, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 2783 (2025)
Detroit Star - Michigan
·
The Security Council today renewed the sanctions regime concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo until 1 July 2026 and extended the mandate of the corresponding Group of Experts until 1 August 2026. Unanimously adopting resolution 2783...
Britain’s small boats crisis hits new record with whopping 20k illegal migrants crossing Channel so far this year
The U.S. Sun
·
July 1, 2025
BRITAIN's small boat crisis has smashed records with nearly 20,000 migrants crossing the Channel in just six months — the highest total ever for the first half of the year. Official figures show 19,982 people have made the dangerous journey in...
Latest News | Drones Can Be Key to Safe Transport of Blood and Its Components: ICMR Study
Latestly
·
June 30, 2025
New Delhi, Jun 30 (PTI) The integrity of blood components and parameters do not get compromised, and blood can be transported safely by drones, particularly in far-flung areas and difficult terrains, an ICMR study has found. The feasibility study...
Africa launches first Pan-African card scheme, PAPSSCARD
Prompt News Online
·
June 30, 2025
By Tony Obiechina Abuja Africa has marked a significant step towards financial independence following the launch of PAPSSCARD, the continent’s first Pan-African card scheme. Unveiled on June 27 at the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings in Abuja,...
U.S.-Africa Business Summit Yields $2.5bn In Deals, Commitments
News Investigators Nigeria
·
July 1, 2025
News Investigators/ The United States says the 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit yielded more than 2.5 billion dollars in new deals and commitments between U.S. and African partners. The U.S. Department of State said the summit, which held from...
20,000 small-boat migrants this year and counting: Labour's abject failure to protect our borders laid bare
Daily Mail
·
July 1, 2025
Labour's abject failure to protect our borders was laid bare today as it emerged a record 20,000 small-boat migrants had reached Britain in the first half of this year. Nearly 900 arrived in Dover from France on Monday, the latest official figures...
Grinning Channel migrants pose for SELFIES on packed dinghy as total tops 170,000 since start of crisis - and expert warns French powers to stop boats will make no difference to illegal arrivals
Daily Mail
·
June 30, 2025
Channel migrants brazenly posed for a selfie aboard an overcrowded dinghy this morning as they headed for Britain. One man seated on the bow of the inflatable held a mobile phone aloft as other occupants waved. The group - though to number at...
Keir Starmer blasted over handling of migrant crisis as small boat crossings pass 20,000: 'There's no real strategy!'
GB News
·
July 1, 2025
Sir Keir Starmer has been scolded for his handling of Britain's migrant crisis by ex-Immigration Minister Kevin Foster, as he claimed the Labour Government has "no real strategy". Speaking to GB News, Foster stated that although "smash the gangs...
Zimbabwe's teacher shortage crisis worsens
Bulawayo 24 News
·
June 30, 2025
Zimbabwe's education sector is facing mounting pressure as the teacher-to-pupil ratio has climbed to an alarming 1:45-far above the recommended standard of one teacher for every 20 learners in early childhood classes and 40 in primary grades. The...
Books we’re reading and loving in July: What Maisie Knew is worth revisiting, even after a 50-year gap
The Globe and Mail
·
July 1, 2025
Each week, Globe and Mail staffers and readers share what they’re reading now, whether it’s a hot new release or an old book they’re discovering for the first time. Tell me about a book you loved and we might publish your recommendation. Fill out...
Cybercrime moves up the agenda
Bangkok Post
·
June 27, 2025
There has been no shortage of commentators ready to hail the decision of former Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen to leak his recent conversation with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra as a diplomatic "masterstroke". The leak has called...